Linksys WRT330N manual How to Access the Web-based Utility, Status

Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router

•DIAGNOSTICS. If you want to run a ping or traceroute test, then use this screen.

•FACTORY DEFAULTS. If you want to restore the Router’s factory defaults, then use this screen.

•FIRMWARE UPGRADE. Click this tab if you want to upgrade the Router’s firmware.

STATUS

•ROUTER. This screen provides status information about the Router.

•LOCAL NETWORK. This provides status information about the local network.

•WIRELESS NETWORK. This provides status information about the wireless network.

How to Access the Web-based Utility

To access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Press the Enter key.

A screen will appear asking you for your User name and Password. Leave the User Name field blank. Enter admin in the Password field. Then click the OK button.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router

Figure 5-1: Router Login

static ip address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to a network.

subnet mask: an address code that determines the size of the network

pppoe: a type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport

default gateway: a device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network

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How to Access the Web-based Utility